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**galaktiusman** · 10-13-2011, 08:03 PM

The Dept. of Veterans' Affairs is the federal govt.

...but this is how to get the law changed. Similar to how Witt sued the US Air Force to get DADT ruled unconstitutional.

It's a department of the federal government specifically for veteran's affairs. What I mean is that until it is a federal law (I don't think the Dept of VA makes federal laws) then the Dept can't afford her spousal benefits. Once it's recognized by federal law, then the VA will give the benefits.

10-13-2011, 08:03 PM	#7
galaktiusman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	The Dept. of Veterans' Affairs is the federal govt. ...but this is how to get the law changed. Similar to how Witt sued the US Air Force to get DADT ruled unconstitutional. It's a department of the federal government specifically for veteran's affairs. What I mean is that until it is a federal law (I don't think the Dept of VA makes federal laws) then the Dept can't afford her spousal benefits. Once it's recognized by federal law, then the VA will give the benefits.
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